Hi ho   ne ho wa se   we ki ni
(Hello my good friend.)
"Procession Before War Dance", Ernest Spybuck    Credit: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution (02/5735).
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is primarily located in the heart of central Oklahoma with approximately 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2024. Our tribal government complex is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Our logo features Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and visionary leader, who worked to unite tribes in a common homeland where Indians could live under their own laws and leaders. He died in October 1813, in battle near the area of present day Thamesville, in Toronto, Canada. The LI-SI-WI-NWI in our logo means “Among the Shawnee”
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2025 General Assistance Program

Applications are now available for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is December 31 at 5 pm CST. MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025). MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025). All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00. For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety. For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program  
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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST. To apply, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com. PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.
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Community Needs Survey

We want to hear from YOU! Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey. Survey ends December 20, 2025. To take the survey online, click here https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Community-Assessment-Survey
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AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter
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AST Kiddy 500 Box Car Race Schedule

Tomorrow's Kiddy 500 Box Car Race is from 11 am - 1 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Age Group Race Time
2's and 3's     11:15 AM
4's and 5's     11:35 AM
6, 7, and 8's   11:55 AM
9 and UP        12:15 AM

REGISTRATION AND SIGN IN BEGIN
AT 11:00 AM    
RACES START IN FRONT OF
BUILDING 1
GET YOUR TICKET - GIVEAWAYS
ANNOUNCED BETWEEN RACES
HOT DOGS AVAILABLE AT
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING

Tribal Youth & Family Engagement

FREE TRAINING OPEN TO ALL AST STAFF, PARTNERS, & STAKEHOLDERS
Tribal Youth and Family Engagement
A free training hosted by the AST Tribal Court and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Youth and family engagement is essential to create strong connections in our family serving programs. Join us as we discuss promising approaches in cultural youth and family engagement with  Erin Thin Elk, MSW (Sicangu Lakota). This training is free and open to all AST staff, partners, and interested community members. For more info contact

Disaster Relief Information

United Way of Pottawatomie County has compiled a list of helpful disaster relief resources. To view the list click here, https://www.unitedwaypottco.org/disaster-relief/

DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Executive Committee for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has declared a “STATE OF EMERGENCY” effective as of 10:00 am on April 20, 2023. If you have an issue or need emergency assistance, please contact the AST Tribal Emergency Management Department at 405.481.8564 if you have an urgent need or seek assistance. This State of Emergency is effective for Shawnee, Little Axe and other communities within the Absentee Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribal area for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only.

Wills Clinic

Wills Clinic presented by
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realty/Probate Department & Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Tuesday June 20, 2023 9am - 2 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Please bring the following-
Driver's license, tribal or state issued ID
Full names and dates of birth of your children and grandchildren
Any paperwork regarding your Indian land

AST WIA Summer Youth Program

AST WIA Summer Youth Program
8 week program starting June 5th 2023
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
  • On the job training
  • How to do a resume
  • Interview skills
  • Filling out applications
  • Customer Service


Applications will be accepted starting April 17th and ending May 5th (no exceptions)
Application must be turned in, in-person
Must be 14 years old or older

Fentanyl Awareness Class

Fentanyl Awareness Class
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Open to everyone
Brendle Corner Community Building, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (corner of Harrah Road/192nd & Hwy 9)
PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030

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